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43” RAF Fire Boat

“Thanks for the info, brushless seems to be advice by most people I’ve asked.”

3 posts 5 likes

5 years ago by Tall Paul

Vietnam Era PCF

“The scans are too big to post here - need your email address via PM”

6 posts 6 likes

5 years ago by redpmg

“Looks like he/she was having a “whale” of a time……Sorry!! Bill”

3 posts 11 likes

5 years ago by Scratchbuilder

“Morning Peter. Interesting re your batteries after such a length of time,but glad that they seem in reasonable fettle. Here’s hoping they hold up ok. Re your…”

34 posts 46 likes

5 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Blatant country stealing or what?

“True Peter, a lot of words in the English language are pinched from other languages, (lots of clothing names from India,- pajamas springs to mind ) but I was…”

7 posts 5 likes

5 years ago by jbkiwi

Re: SLEC MR TOM, named Captain Tom.

“Thanks for that, lovely little boat, and from the side view on the plan I can see why it gets onto the plane so well. Geoff”

5 posts 25 likes

5 years ago by mistyoptic

York Autumn Regatta

“Congratulations on your fine achievement”

8 posts 25 likes

5 years ago by Ronald

Re: Dutch Auxiliary

“Nice one Misty, She looks really good, and a great addition to your fleet. Don't forget to put her in your Harbour. Martin555.”

17 posts 160 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

“Thank you Cash. I’m sure I will meet more acquaintances from other sites.”

4 posts 14 likes

5 years ago by Chum444

What are you building?

“Edulop. Looking forward to your postings. Regards Bill.”

34 posts 68 likes

5 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Billings - Dragen - Dragon

“Hi Simple Sailor That would work. I did not have a system, it was pre my Taranis and FrSky days, with the modern mixing facilities but agree modern Txs allow…”

53 posts 53 likes

5 years ago by dave976

“You've made a nice job of that. Many years ago my family had a property on the River Avon near Pershore and our neighbour had a Freeman 22. I was always envi…”

2 posts 4 likes

5 years ago by ChrisF

model finishing.

“With any true wet and dry sandpaper the secret is to use the water to clear the sanding from the grit. Soaking should be avoided and is not required. You sta…”

4 posts 12 likes

5 years ago by dave976

Re: Bruce Crandell Flyer - 1/4 scale Single Step Hydroplane

“Something to look into. Probably something like a rail as it would not affect the look of the boat too much.”

9 posts 15 likes

5 years ago by peterd

Re: Ex Display Model - Gaff Rigged Bristol Pilot Cutter :-

“Nerys and Ron, Still working on a bit more keel weight and trying other rudder profile surface areas to improve turning ! - I think the last two videos may i…”

4 posts 12 likes

5 years ago by philcaretaker

Re: dukw now with added wheels

“I see what you did there Nerys”

12 posts 96 likes

5 years ago by Cashrc

Happy Hunter Ocean Going Tug:

“I've got the Happy Hunter as my Winter build! But, It looks as if it'll take more that 2 years to build! Which it's OK as I am looking forward to a long buil…”

5 years ago by figtree7nts

Re: Montage of Memories

“What a superb collection of different boats you get sailing at Buxton. Thank you for videoing them Phil. Cheers, Nerys”

2 posts 8 likes

5 years ago by Nerys

Re: Baby Bootlegger

“Hi Peter, It definitely sounds like an error on the plans. I hope you manage to sort the problem out and let us know how you achieved it. Good luck. Martin555.”

9 posts 8 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

replacing prop shaft

“Hi chaps thanks for the replies on the prop angle. I need to raise the motor by about 5mm to get the prop and motor shaft as straight as possible doing this …”

17 posts 27 likes

5 years ago by jimdogge

Roker Park Model Boat Club

“Hi usedto race model yachts there with my brother 1950s/60s we were in the Newcastle yacht club in the exhibition park”

5 years ago by KEN0191

Barrels for my next project, I may need a bigger boat!

“Hi Rogal, They look really good. A job well done. Looking forward to your blog as i am sure that many here are too. Martin555.”

10 posts 32 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

“Hi Guys, This is a call out to all you new members. It would be great if you could show us the projects that you are working on, or even do a little build lo…”

5 years ago by Martin555

“Thank's Cash. I missed you guys too, Martin555.”

28 posts 110 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

Icebreaker build materials

“Martin555 Kinda seen that it was needed a good looked into it. Wanted to drill the hole in the keel for the rudder post, before I assembled it on to the fram…”

11 posts 12 likes

5 years ago by Seaspray

Re: Jim Wilder upgrade

“Thanks I have the instructions & I will try using the truck engine sounds .”

8 posts 12 likes

5 years ago by GARTH

Re: Small update….

“Hi Sy, Your Maggie M Trawler would of been a great build log to see, and also would help anyone else wanting to make it. Maybe you could slip in a mini build…”

21 posts 322 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

“Splice the mainbrace”

4 posts 15 likes

5 years ago by Scratchbuilder

Not sure which way to go

“Hi Neil, The guys here are a great bunch as you know. We all enjoy making our models and talking about them so if you can manage both it will be really great…”

12 posts 40 likes

5 years ago by Martin555

The server has an issue

“Hi Umi, I think I have found the issue and it is not with Model Boats, I think. I use a proxy with my e-mail server and for some very strange reason, once I …”

5 years ago by ToraDog